For Yr 12 English / Literature Summary: A dying plantation owner is visited by his two sons and their family on his 65th birthday. Though forced to water down all references to homosexuality, this adaptation of Tennessee William's melodram still simmers with pent-up emotions. Based on the play by Tennessee Williams. Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives. produced by Lawrence Weingarten ; directed by Richard Brooks. [United States] : Metro Goldwyn Mayer, 1958 Broadcast : TCM - 03/06/2013 English Department Family - Drama Fathers - Drama American drama